Big Blue Sculpture

I wanted to call this post..."You know you have too much money when..." or "It came from outer space"

But it's just such a BIG blue sculpture:
It is a work by sculptor John Henry, and came from a museum in Orlando Fla.
This is the front yard of a private residence going up about 5 blocks away from my house.

I. Love. It!

The whole neighborhood is up in arms...everything from:

"It's too large, and hangs over the sidewalk." to "It's overpowering, and needs to be somewhere with more space." to "I'm shocked how out of place it looks, it's so random."
I could be wrong...and I'm totally just guessing on this, but I think the owner is putting it in our face, and forcing conversations about art.

Yes it's big, yes it's blue...but out of place? It's across the street from a hot dog joint, and a parking lot. I'll take the big blue sculpture any day of the week. It's fun, it's different. If you've got the money park that thing in everyone's face and start a conversation;)

6 comments

  1. I saw that sculpture, it's great. I think it's a nod to Gumby & Goo.

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  2. The things people will complain about!

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  3. Such a sleuth! How did you find out who the sculptor was and from where? I'm very impressed.

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  4. It's like the Crucifixion meets Don Quixote.

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  5. Was trying to figure out why it looked familiar...oh yeah, that's why! http://www.examiner.com/history-in-milwaukee/public-art-didn-t-always-bring-controversy

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  6. Did you see? New crazy art sculptures on the balcony of this place. I wonder how long this one will last in our windy city...

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